Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Public contractor ban removed, ‘good faith’ protections added to immigrant work eligibility bill
Contractors would be prohibited from employing people that don’t pass E-Verify muster, although workers would be able to join the project later if they get a valid number.
‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
State blames costly, complex federal changes for schoolchildren summer food aid opt-out
SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits across a summer per eligible school-age child. The federal government covers the benefit, and splits administrative costs 50-50 with states.
Legislation seeks to close ‘loopholes’ in E-Verify requirements for public contractors
Public work project contracts entered into or renewed after June 30 would have to include a provision requiring the primary contractor and all tiers of subcontractors to enroll in E-Verify.
Indiana lawmakers consider anti-doxing bill following redistricting bomb, swatting threats
Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a dozen of their own became victims of threats amid a turbulent but unsuccessful redistricting campaign.
Indiana high schoolers set record graduation rate in 2025
It represents the third straight year of post-pandemic improvement kicked off in 2023, following a decade-low graduation rate in 2022.
INDOT cancels, postpones projects as it applies for tolling option for I-70
INDOT had planned a “major” interchange project near Whitestown but will now break that into three smaller projects.
Indiana leaders offer glimpse into plans for compressed legislative session
Lawmakers can meet until mid-March during a non-budget year, but plan to adjourn early to offset the two weeks they spent this month on a failed partisan redistricting proposal.
State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy
The changes, dubbed “Smart SNAP,” are part of the “Make Indiana Healthy Again” plan launched in April by Gov. Mike Braun’s administration.
Indiana lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit
A Senate panel also considered raising monthly pension benefits for retired police and firefighters—along with contribution rates for local government employers.
Ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’
Indiana utility customer advocacy groups on Tuesday released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.
Indiana House GOP soundly defeats proposed Dem edits to redistricting bill
Indiana House Republicans on Thursday almost unanimously rejected a slate of Democratic revisions to the contentious mid-decade redistricting bill.
UPDATE: Indiana General Assembly to convene for redistricting talks in December
During a video news conference Tuesday afternoon, House Minority Leader GiaQuinta pointed to a House rule that requires the agreement of both the speaker and minority leader for meeting times to be changed.
Indiana cigarette consumption down, cessation program enrollment up after tax hike
The boost to a nearly $3-a-pack tax on cigarettes went into effect July 1 is already bringing in significantly more tax revenue.
Pension system launches database to help Hoosiers get unclaimed retirement benefits
As of October, about 3,700 INPRS members were eligible to request their earned retirement benefits, with median monthly payments ranging from $545.50 to $783.50.
As threats escalate against Indiana lawmakers, Braun says his family also targeted
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies have been working “around the clock all week” to protect lawmakers and investigate the string of incidents.
Growing list of Indiana GOP senators report swatting attempts
As redistricting rhetoric intensifies in Indiana, at least four Republican state senators who oppose the prospect—or are undecided—have reported attempted swatting attacks.
Energy growth task force talks data centers, power demand
One developer blamed opaque processes and bad information for fostering massive backlash among residents.
Analysis: Property tax changes to put more pressure on businesses, owners of low-value homes
Recent changes to Indiana’s property tax system will likely cut bills for most Hoosier homeowners, a new analysis has found.